NEDA is an association of professional economic developers dedicated to the prosperous growth of Nebraska's business climate. NEDA's purpose is to foster economic development in Nebraska, encourage the advancement of the expertise of its members, foster cooperation among economic development professionals, and to afford professional economic developers a vehicle for assembly and collective expression. NEDA's Purpose: To foster economic development in Nebraska. To encourage the advancement of the expertise of its members. To foster cooperation among economic development professionals in Nebraska. To afford professional economic developers a vehicle for assembly and collective expression.